United Kingdom

London housing crisis becoming 'unmanageable', warns umbrella group

Aug 04, 2023 11:50

London's housing crisis is becoming "unmanageable" as one in 50 Londoners are now living in temporary accommodation, an umbrella group warned, urging the government to help low-income families.
Australia rebukes US for refusing to drop case against Assange

Aug 03, 2023 03:03

Australia has rebuked the United States for the latter's refusal to cease its prosecution of Julian Assange, saying it would persist in its efforts to have Washington drop its legal proceedings against the WikiLeaks founder.
British Muslims 'disproportionately' targeted by UK banks, campaigners warn

Aug 02, 2023 10:36

A leading Muslim organization in the UK has warned of the government's discriminatory policies, insisting that British banks target Muslims in the country, denying them access to financial services.
UK press regulator under fire over Jewish Chronicle’s defamatory conduct

Aug 02, 2023 05:24

The Independent Press Standards Organization (IPSO), a British press regulator, has come under fire for its refusal to investigate The Jewish Chronicle for numerous cases of defamatory breach of journalistic standards.
IRGC chief warns of enemy plots to cause sedition on anniversary of last year's riots

Aug 02, 2023 03:31

The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned of a new plot by enemies to stir unrest in the country on the anniversary of the foreign-backed riots that broke out following the death of a young Iranian woman last year.
UK accidentally sent emails intended for Pentagon to Russia’s ally Mali

Jul 30, 2023 10:38

The UK has mistakenly sent emails, containing classified information, intended for the Pentagon to the military forces in the African country of Mali, which is a Russian ally, because of a typing error.
British rail passengers face major disruption as workers strike

Jul 29, 2023 10:58

Thousands of Britain's Rail, Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) have waged yet another major strike, with commuters facing a new day of train disruption across the UK.
Muslims commemorate Ashura in London

Jul 29, 2023 09:34

Muslims in the British capital of London have performed mourning rituals to mark Ashura, the day when Imam Hussein (PBUH), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny) and the third Shias' Imam, was martyred some 14 centuries ago.
Imam Hussain (PBUH) enthusiasts hold Muharram mourning in London

Jul 28, 2023 04:16

Shia Muslims in London commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), grandson and the 3rd infallible successor of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny), and his 72 companions, who were martyred in Karbala, Iraq in 680 AD.
Homelessness rates in UK hit five-year high, as cost-of-living crisis deepens

Jul 26, 2023 05:37

The homelessness rate across England is at its highest since 2018 due to government policies, which have forced a record number of families to live in temporary accommodation, according to official figures.